Overview

The Technical Writing Program of Carnegie Mellon University is a strong fit for students with dual interests in writing and STEM fields, or who wish to strengthen a primary major in STEM with the communication skills expected of team members and managers.As English’s only Bachelor of Science degree, the major blends coursework in writing, document design, and user experience methods with additional work in computer science, mathematics, and statistics. Students specialize further through elective courses and professional experiences, earning a concentration in either science and medical communication, or technical communication.

Technical writers are sought after for their plain language and user experience research skills by software companies, instructional design firms, hospitals and insurers, and in engineering and federal government positions.

Careers

Lead Writer

Director of Digital Strategy

Instructional Designer

Director of Communications

Scientific Writer and Editor

Senior Technical Writer

Medical Writer

Technical Manager

Documentation Developer

Manager of Innovation

Documentation Specialist

Chief Platform Architect

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communicating in the Global Marketplace

Environmental Rhetoric

Intertextuality

Rhetorical Invention

Leadership, Dialogue, and Change

User Experience Methods for Documents

Literary Journalism Workshop

Corpus Rhetorical Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-03 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

135

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TOEFL^® IBT

102

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

135

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TOEFL^® IBT

102

Schedule TOEFL®

IELTS

7.5

Prepare for Your English Test

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Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application

$75 application fee*

Official high school transcript (please review our Academic Requirements)**

All required standardized testing official score reports, which includes the TOEFL or IELTS if English is not your native language

Secondary School Counselor Evaluation

Teacher Recommendation

Common Application essay

Carnegie Mellon Common Application Writing Supplement, which includes three short answer questions

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Home schooled applicants should submit an academic portfolio/transcript consistent with their state guidelines and a list of all textbooks used.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

67020 USD / year

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Out-of-State

67020 USD / year

≈ 67020 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

67020 USD / year

≈ 67020 USD / year

Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 USD / month

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Pittsburgh

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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